Ten tipis will be raised on the Parkdale School grounds. Knowledge Keepers for each tipi will host ceremonies and traditional teachings for different participants each day.
May 4 | Bent Arrow Staff & Partners |
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May 5 | Families & Community |
On Friday, Bent Arrow staff and CS partners will have options to participate in ceremonies and traditional teachings supporting their Practice as Ceremony with families.
8:30am-9:15am | Pipe Ceremony |
9:15am-10:00am | Keynote Speaker |
10:00am-11:30am | Morning Teachings |
11:30pm-1:00pm | Lunch (provided) |
1:15pm-4:00pm | Afternoon Teachings |
5:30pm-7:30 | Sweat |
On Saturday, general registration is open to the community to participate in ceremonies and traditional teachings supporting their Practice as Ceremony with families.
8:30am-9:30am | Pipe Ceremony |
10:00am-11:30pm | Morning Teachings |
11:30pm-1:00pm | Lunch (provided) |
1:15pm-4:00pm | Naming Ceremony/Teachings |
4:30pm-5:30 | Closing Ceremony |
5:30pm-7:30 | Sweat |
There will be videotaping and photographs taken during the two days, while maintaining respect for ceremonial requirements.
Females are requested to wear long skirts (preferable) or bring a wrap-around that can be worn over pants in respect for ceremonial protocols.
Cloth for participants attending the sweat will be available on site at a reduced cost.